The Great Lock-In 2025: Week 12 Check-In

My Mantra: “Consistency over intensity. Progress over perfection.”

This Week’s Vibe: The Squeeze

🏆 The Weekly Lowdown

Career & Biz: I’m trying 🥲

  • The Scene: I’m feeling overwhelmed and can’t focus on my planner or workbook.
  • The Insight: Instead of forcing it, I’m intentionally lowering the bar for myself. I don’t want to risk burning out.
  • Next: Continue to do as much as I can. Focusing on the journey not just the task.

Health & Body: Tired but getting it done

  • The Scene: My schedule is packed from 6:30 AM until I collapse.
  • Win: Despite everything, I’ve been getting to the gym and protecting my sleep. These habits have become my anchor while I go through so many life changes.
  • Next: Just keep it up. Focusing on the consistency of everything.

Personal Growth: Micro-Moments

  • The Scene: No time for grand hobbies.
  • Win: I’ve been reading in snippets and started filming content (even if I’m too scared to post).
  • Next: Celebrate the micro-efforts. One page, one minute of filming. It all counts.

Self-Care: The Guilt of Boundaries

  • The Scene: I’m exhausted from caretaking responsibilities I didn’t choose.
  • The Struggle: I’m dealing with the guilt of not wanting to be a caretaker, even while loving my nieces deeply. I don’t want to give up on myself for them.
  • Next: Acknowledge that this guilt is a sign of my love for them and for myself. There’s no right or wrong answer and I’m good with that.

💡 Key Takeaways This Week

“I’m so caught up in getting things done for the benefit of everyone else and losing myself along the way.”

This is a part of what I’ve been dealing with. My energy is being expended in so many other places outside of what I’ve been trying to do for myself and it’s hard to find anything extra for myself. This is also ‘new’ for me, so I’m still learning and adapting as I need to. It’s just, frustrating.

🎯 Onward to Week 13

This week is not about adding more. It’s about holding on. My only goal is to protect my core habits and routines—my sleep, my movement, my moments of peace—while navigating these external demands. These are the ups and downs of life that I’ve been working on to be able to manage and I will take the time that I need to hold on to the things that are important to me. The Lock-In continues while I navigate this new territory.

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